once all diagnostic studies are complete, notify hem-onc fellow, and discharge, if eligible, with prescription for Augmentin 45mg/kg/day, divided q 12 hours, for 3 days.

ADMIT if patient has any exclusion criteria (see list following), or is on the exclusion list

5. FOLLOW UP:

make sure phone number is correct

all patients < 6 years old should be seen in 24-48 hours for recheck, either in sickle cell clinic or day treatment clinic at Rutledge Tower. Children 6 or older will have phone follow up, or appointment if needed

call sickle cell doctor on call to schedule follow up

patients are given preprinted discharge instruction sheet that specifies reasons to return sooner

patients with positive blood cultures are called back for parenteral therapy